Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Sara-Bagirmi

Language: Laka - (lap)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism

Country: Central African Republic

Also found in: Chad

Population: 3,100

Global Population: 179,100

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Laka of Central African Republic, numbering 3,100, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Sara-Bagirmi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 179,100 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Laka. The primary religion practiced by the Laka is Neo-Pentecostalism, a movement characterized by manifestations in non-Pentecostal churches of what have been traditionally categorized as Pentecostal experiences, frequently combined with prosperity gospel theology.

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